Just getting back into it.

[Mic W]

I have shot a recurve in the past for target shooting (an old bear recurve don't remember what model), and went to a compound bow for hunting. The recurve I have shoot now is a Samick sage 60#, I have nothing against this bow so far it seems to work well.

Now I am thinking of getting into Trad. hunting exclusively, Is there a big difference in getting a higher end (custom) bow?

And as just a matter of your own opinion, what maker and/or model would you suggest and why.

[KodiakMag]

Originally posted by MicW:
I have shot a recurve in the past for target shooting (an old bear recurve don't remember what model), and went to a compound bow for hunting. The recurve I have shoot now is a Samick sage 60#, I have nothing against this bow so far it seems to work well.

Now I am thinking of getting into Trad. hunting exclusively, Is there a big difference in getting a higher end (custom) bow?

And as just a matter of your own opinion, what maker and/or model would you suggest and why.

I don't have a custom recurve but I do have a mid 70's Kodiak Magnum. From peoples past posts I get a feeling that the high end custom bows are a dream to shoot and worth every penny they cost. We have a lot of bowyers on this site that make quality bows both longbows and recurves. Now, with that being said I kill deer with my bow and they are just as dead as the next guys/gals. It's up to you if you want a custom bow or one that was a production run. Whatever bow you choose just make sure you shoot the heck out of it and get to be "one" with it and you'll be just fine.

[David Dumke]

There's no real advantage to a custom bow. They're designed specifically for you, your ideal draw weight, the length you want, the grip you like, the wood you like, and tillered for how you shoot.

In that aspect a custom bow is the perfect bow. But a production bow will shoot great for some one too.

[David Dumke]

That being said, if you have the pocket book for it, and are patient enough to wait, im sure the members can point you to the go to bow maker.